Fine Antique Khanseh Rug / Iran

Tribal Khamseh Carpet - Iran
Size:1.63m x 2.54 m
Age: 100+ yrs
100% handmade and pure wool
This preloved beauty is in good condition and has been professionally washed and ready to use
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Greatly admired by connoisseurs of tribal weavings, southern Persian Khamseh rugs from the Khamseh confederation of tribes have strong similarities to the weavings of the nomadic Qashqai and Afshar, which share their attention to saturated color and intricate, stylized geometric motifs.
Khamseh rugs are especially known for their idiosyncratic use of a diverse collection of tribal and zoomorphic devices.
The most prized Khamseh design is the “murgi” motif, usually interpreted as a dense field of up to one hundred flying birds, incorporated within and around one to three diamond shaped medallions. Like other nomadic weavings from the mountainous Fars region, the ornamentation is often continually varied, and augmented by naturally dyed hues of a saturated intensity.
The traditional Khamseh palette is deep and rich featuring glowing mid-tone to dark blues and rusts. A  soft floppy handle and the use of darker warp colors distinguish many antique Khamseh rugs.
 
All our store items are handmade Our vintage pieces are all preloved and due to the age and/or handmade nature of these items, minor signs of patination,fading, wear, or slightly unsymmetrical lines may be present.These are not considered flaws, they are part of their unique nature and why we love using them in our homes as they add both character and charm .Size:2.93m x 1.99m